Maverick City Music - Remember Lyrics
Lyrics
We see You on the cross And You're beautiful, God The blood speaks a better word, yeah
The bread, Your body The wine, Your blood Sweet communion You set a table for us The crucified Jesus No greater love Than the bread, Your body Than the wine, Your blood
Oh-oh, we will remember Oh-oh, Jesus, our Savior Oh, just to know You in Your suffering Just to get me closer than I've ever been Oh-oh, we will remember Yes, we will, yes, we will Yeah
The holes in Your hands And the wounds in Your side Thirty-nine lashes Brought me back to life And before resurrection There was a grave In hell, there was a battle And my life was saved
Oh-oh, we will remember Oh-oh, Jesus, our Savior Oh, just to know You in Your suffering Just to get me closer than I've ever been Oh-oh, we will remember
Yes, we will, yes, we will (Hey) Oh, we can see it now And we can see how (Mmm, yeah) Oh, Your blood made a way Your blood made a way Hey, hey
And this is our Savior Look at Him, look at Him This is our Savior Look at Him, look at Him This is our Savior Look at Him, look at Him This is our Savior Look at Him, look at Him Our Christ Redeemer Look at Him, look at Him Our Christ Redeemer Look at Him, would you just look at Him? Look at Him Our Christ Redeemer Look at Him, would you look at Him? Our Christ Redeemer Look at Him
And oh-oh, we will remember Oh-oh, Jesus, our Savior Oh, just to know You in Your suffering Just to get me closer than I've ever been Oh-oh, we will remember
This is our Savior Look at Him, look at Him This is our Savior Look at Him, would you just look at Him? Look at Him This is our Savior Look at Him, look at Him This is our Savior Look at Him, would you just look at Him? Oh, our Christ Redeemer Look at Him, won't you look at Him? Oh, our Christ Redeemer Look at Him (Look at Him) Our Christ Redeemer Look at Him, look at Him Our Christ Redeemer Look at Him (Look at Him), oh (Hey)
Would you just look at Him? Look at Him Would you just look at Him? Look at Him (Look at Him, look at Him) Would you just look at Him? Look at Him (Look at Him, look at Him) Would you just look at Him? Look at Him (His eyes like fire) Would you just look at Him? Look at Him (His hair like wool) Would you just look at Him? Look at Him (His feet like brass) Would you just look at Him? Look at Him (He's beautiful) Would you just look at Him? Look at Him (His eyes like fire) Would you just look at Him? Look at Him (His hair like wool) Would you just look at Him? Look at Him (His feet like brass) Would you just look at Him? Look at Him (He's beautiful) Would you just look at Him? Look at Him Would you just look at Him? Look at Him Would you just look at Him? Look at Him Would you just look at Him? Look at Him Would you just look at Him? Look at Him Would you just look at Him? Look at Him Would you just look at Him? Look at Him Would you just look at Him? Look at Him, oh
Oh-oh, we will remember (Oh, hey) Oh-oh, Jesus, our Savior Oh, just to know You in Your suffering Just to get me closer than I’ve ever been Oh-oh, hey, we will remember
And how could we forget? After what we've experienced Oh, it's unforgettable (Woo) It's unforgettable Oh, how we could forget? (Look at Him) After what we experienced Oh, up from the muck and the miry clay He lifted me (He lifted me) Up from the muck and the miry clay He lifted me (He lifted me) Oh, I remember, I won't forget How He took my life from the pit (Hey) I remember, I won't forget How He took my life from the pit, oh We remember, we won't forget (Yeah, yeah) How You took our lives from the pit We remember, we won't forget Look at where we are now Look at where we were back then We remember, we won't forget How You took our life from the pit (Hey) Oh, we remember, we won't forget Look at where I am now Look at where I was back then We remember, we won't forget How You took our life from the pit (Yeah) We remember, we won't forget Look at where I am now Look at where I was back then We remember, we won't forget How You took our lives (From the pit), hey We remember, we won't forget (Look at where we are now) Lift your voice, lift your voice
Oh-oh, we will remember Oh-oh, Jesus, our Savior (Oh, just to know you) Oh, just to know You in Your suffering Just to get me closer than I've ever been Oh-oh, we will remember
Oh-oh, we will remember Oh-oh, Jesus, our Savior Oh, just to know You in Your suffering Just to get me closer than I've ever been Oh-oh, we will remember
Video
Remember - Maverick City Music x UPPERROOM
Meaning & Inspiration
The song "Remember" by Maverick City Music, featuring UPPERROOM, arrived on November 20, 2020, offering a timely anthem centered on a foundational truth: the importance of recalling God's faithfulness. Born from the collaborative spirit that defines Maverick City and the deep worship culture of UPPERROOM, the song emerged not just as a musical release but as a powerful reminder, particularly relevant in a world navigating uncertainty. The core message is simple yet profound: when facing challenges, doubts, or the weight of circumstances, we are called to remember God's past acts, His character, and His enduring promises. It’s an invitation to shift our focus from the present difficulty to the unchanging nature of the One who has carried us through before.
Musically, "Remember" builds with a sense of intentionality and rising hope. It doesn't rush into explosive energy but allows space for contemplation, mirroring the act of meditation and remembering. The vocals, shared among different singers, carry the weight of personal reflection and corporate declaration. There's a sincerity that connects directly, drawing you into the shared experience of leaning on God's track record. The arrangement supports this, providing a stable and encouraging foundation for the voices to declare truth. It's a sound designed to be sung *with*, not just listened *to*, creating a corporate sense of faith recalling the mighty works of God. The song prompts a journey from potentially feeling overwhelmed by present circumstances to finding stability and peace by looking back at divine intervention and provision.
The theological depth of "Remember" lies in its echo of a consistent biblical theme. Throughout Scripture, God repeatedly commands His people, and they remind themselves, to remember. When Israel was on the brink of entering the promised land, Moses urged them to remember how the Lord their God led them through the wilderness (Deuteronomy 8:2). This wasn't just historical recounting; it was a call to faith based on experience. Remembering the Exodus – God's powerful deliverance from Egyptian bondage – was foundational to their identity and trust in Him (Deuteronomy 5:15). The psalmist, in moments of distress, finds solace and renewed hope by remembering God's deeds of old (Psalm 77:11), meditating on all His works and musing on His mighty deeds (Psalm 143:5). Even God Himself declares that He remembers His covenant, the promises He has made (Genesis 9:15, Psalm 105:8). This song taps into that deep wellspring of biblical truth – that remembering isn't just a mental exercise, but an act of faith that anchors us in God's unchanging faithfulness and empowers us to face the future with courage, confident that the God who acted before will act again according to His will and promises. It serves as a musical anchor, drawing us back to the reliable truth of who God is and what He has done, fostering a posture of gratitude, trust, and anticipation for His continued presence and power in our lives.